Black gram vs. Wheat gluten — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between black gram and wheat gluten
- Black gram has more copper, fiber, magnesium, folate, iron, potassium, vitamin B1, zinc, and vitamin B6; however, wheat gluten is higher in selenium.
- Black gram covers your daily copper needs 89% more than wheat gluten.
- The glycemic index of wheat gluten is higher.
Food varieties used in this article are Mungo beans, mature seeds, raw and Vital wheat gluten.
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Mineral Comparison
Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +968% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +883% |
| Contains more IronIron | +45.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +439% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +294.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +45.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -23.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +384.1% |
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
25.21 g
Fats:
1.64 g
Carbs:
58.99 g
Water:
10.8 g
Other:
3.36 g
Protein:
75.16 g
Fats:
1.85 g
Carbs:
13.79 g
Water:
8.2 g
Other:
1 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +327.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +31.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +236% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +198.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +12.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.114 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.085 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.071 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.272 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.156 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.81 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -58.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +32.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +83.5% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Protein | 25.21g | 75.16g | 100% |
| Copper | 0.981mg | 0.182mg | 89% |
| Fiber | 18.3g | 0.6g | 71% |
| Manganese | 1.527mg | 66% | |
| Magnesium | 267mg | 25mg | 58% |
| Selenium | 8.2µg | 39.7µg | 57% |
| Folate | 216µg | 0µg | 54% |
| Iron | 7.57mg | 5.2mg | 30% |
| Potassium | 983mg | 100mg | 26% |
| Zinc | 3.35mg | 0.85mg | 23% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.273mg | 0mg | 23% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.281mg | 0mg | 22% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.254mg | 0mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.906mg | 0mg | 18% |
| Phosphorus | 379mg | 260mg | 17% |
| Carbs | 58.99g | 13.79g | 15% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.447mg | 0mg | 9% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.071g | 0.81g | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.114g | 0.272g | 1% |
| Calories | 341kcal | 370kcal | 1% |
| Fats | 1.64g | 1.85g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 40.69g | 13.19g | N/A |
| Calcium | 138mg | 142mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 38mg | 29mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.085g | 0.156g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.263mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.875mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 1.287mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 2.089mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 1.674mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.367mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 1.473mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.416mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.706mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
0%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
143%
68%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wheat gluten contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Wheat gluten is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Black gram is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Black gram is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.158g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Black gram is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Black gram is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Black gram is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)